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Lakou Mizik: Louisiana Artists Spotlight

Sat, 11/23/19
The Folk Alliance International Conference is coming to New Orleans this year and WWOZ is partnering with the good people at the conference to give a special shoutout to the Louisiana-based Official Showcase artists and the work they’re doing to strengthen the arts communit... Read more

Video: Mardi Gras Indian Battle at Congo Square Rhythms Fest 2019

Sat, 11/23/19
Tribes met in Congo Square during this year's Congo Square Rhythms Fest-- check out singing from The Wild Tchoupitoulas, Big Chief Delcour and the Creole Osceolas, and Young Indians of the Nation in this video captured by WWOZ. Read more

Rhythm Room 11/22/19

Sat, 11/23/19
Authored by Allan "Alski" Laskey
1     Little Booker T     Delvon Lamarr Organ Trio     04:19     Close but No Cigar 2     Stretch Out Down     Elizabeth King and the Gospel Souls     02:25     The D-Vine Spirituals Recordings 3     I Shall Be Released     James Govan     04:09     Wanted: The Fame Recordi... Read more

Clarence "Frogman" Henry: Jazz Fest at 50 Photo of the Day

Fri, 11/22/19
Authored by Carrie Booher
Clarence "Frogman" Henry performs on Stage 4 at Jazz Fest in 1980 or 1981. Photo by Laura Fanguy, courtesy of the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Archive. In honor of Jazz Fest's 50th anniversary in 2019, we're featuring a Jazz Fest photo of the day with our audience. Keep yo... Read more

Video: Congo Square drum circle

Thu, 11/21/19
Calling on the spirits of the ancestors at the opening drum circle at Congo Square Rhythms Fest last weekend! The drum circle was led by Luther Gray and was open to anyone who wanted to participate.  Read more

Giant crawfish: Jazz Fest at 50 Photo of the Day

Thu, 11/21/19
Authored by Carrie Booher
A giant crawfish on site at the Fairgrounds during Jazz Fest 1980. Photo by Laura Fanguy, courtesy of the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Archive. In honor of Jazz Fest's 50th anniversary in 2019, we're featuring a Jazz Fest photo of the day with our audience. Keep your eyes ... Read more

Babefest this Sunday

Wed, 11/20/19
Singer/songwriter/activist Ani DiFranco announces the fourth annual Babefest, a festival of music, community and activism taking place Sunday, November 24, 4:30-8p, at the Orpheum Theater in New Orleans. This year’s Babefest is a benefit for The Roots of Music, a New Orlean... Read more

Happy birthday to "Mean" Willie Green

Wed, 11/20/19
WWOZ sends belated birthday greetings to "Mean" Willie Green, who was the Neville Brothers' drummer for over 30 years. Cyril Neville wrote "Screaming and shouting happy birthday to my brother from another mother "Mean" Willie Green! Some people used to say the Neville Brot... Read more

Dr. John, early 1980s: Jazz Fest at 50 Photo of the Day

Wed, 11/20/19
Authored by Carrie Booher
Dr. John performs at Jazz Fest in the early 1980s. Photo by Laura Fanguy, courtesy of the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Archive. In honor of Jazz Fest's 50th anniversary in 2019, we're featuring a Jazz Fest photo of the day with our audience. Keep your eyes here, and at our... Read more

2020 Louisiana-based Grammy Award nominees

Wed, 11/20/19
It's a good year for Louisiana Grammy nominations! Congratulations to all the artists with Louisiana ties and fingers crossed for y'all to win! The 62nd GRAMMY Awards will air January 26, 2020, on CBS. PJ Morton has three nominations for Best R&B Album, Best Traditional R&B... Read more

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